Local officials and advocates express fears that President Trump may enforce draconian measures against the homeless during the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. Trump has taken control of an Olympics task force and local policing, indicating intentions to relocate homeless people away from visibility. D.C. officials have begun clearing encampments, offering shelter or the threat of fines. While no concrete plans for Los Angeles have been disclosed by the White House, advocates contemplate the potential for extreme measures like forced relocations during the high-profile event, raising alarm among experts.
Local officials fear that President Trump will take draconian action against homeless people during the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, potentially pushing them into detention camps.
Karoline Leavitt stated that D.C. police and federal agents will clear homeless encampments, giving individuals the choice between shelter or fines and jail time.
The White House has not provided a specific plan for addressing homelessness in Los Angeles ahead of the Olympics, but advocates worry about forced relocations.
Gary Blasi expressed concern that federal troops could be deployed to forcibly relocate homeless individuals, likening this to a worst-case scenario if it occurred during the Games.
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